Life in western Georgia continues as normal despite a Russian occupation of the region. Unlike Gori in the central part of the country, there is relatively minor damage to the western half of the country near the Abkhazi border.

Life in western Georgia continues as normal despite a Russian occupation of the region. Unlike Gori in the central part of the country, there is relatively minor damage to the western half of the country near the Abkhazi border. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)